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Reorganization Meeting

January 7, 2008

 

Call to Order:

Monday, January 7, 2008, 7:00 P.M., a reorganization meeting was called to order by Mayor Mary Ann Horne.     

Members present were:   Michael Amidon, Jean Davis, H. Robert Cannell, Mary Ann Horne, and Greg Lucas.

 

Nominations:

            Mary Ann Horne took nominations for Mayor.  Jean Davis moved to nominate Mary Ann Horne as Mayor, seconded by H. Robert Cannell.  Mary Ann Horne stated it was an unanimous ballot for Mayor by 6-0 voice vote.

 

            Mayor Horne asked for nominations for Deputy Mayor.   Greg Lucas moved to nominate Jean Davis for Deputy Mayor and H. Robert Cannell seconded the motion.  Vote for Deputy Mayor passed by 6-0.  Jean Davis was unanimously appointed Deputy Mayor.

           

Committee Appointments:

            Mayor Horne asked Council to give their preferences for Committee and Liaison appointments after the meeting and she would make the appointments at the next regularly scheduled meeting.  The committees and liaisons would stay the same as 2007 until that date.

 

Manager Appointment:

H. Robert Cannell moved to appoint Taras “TJ” Jemetz as Manager and Jean Davis seconded.  With no objections the motion passed by 6-0 voice vote.

 

Solicitor Re-Appointment:

            Michael Amidon moved to appoint Ritchie Marsh of Marsh, Spaeder, Baur, Spaeder & Schaaf, Attorneys at Law at an hourly rate of $100 the same rate as 2005.  H. Robert Cannell seconded the motion and it passed by 6-0 voice vote. 

 

Engineer Re-Appointment:

Mayor Horne read the reappointment list for engineers of HRG (Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc.); Hill Engineering; Diess & Halmi Engineering; and Lake Engineering as needed at the compensation quoted in the RFP’s in 2005.  Jean Davis moved appointment of engineers per the RFP quotes for 2008 as follows:  for environmental engineers; Diess & Halmi Engineering and/or Hill Engineering.  For roads & bridges & structures:  Hill Engineering as primary and HRG for more complex matters.  For survey crew:  Hill Engineering, Diess & Halmi Engineering and/or Lake Engineering depending on application and workload.  For Water Department:  Hill Engineering  and/or Diess & Halmi Engineering.  For WWCT Department:  HRG and Hill Engineering.  Michael Amidon seconded the motion and it passed by 6-0 voice vote.

 

Water and Sewer Fee Schedule:

            Jean Davis moved adoption of Water and Sewer Fee schedule Resolution 1-2008 as follows:

BOROUGH OF EDINBORO  

ERIE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

RESOLUTION #1-2008

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF EDINBORO, ERIE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MODIFYING CHAPTER 43, OF THE BOROUGH OF EDINBORO CODE OF ORDINANCES, ANNUAL WATER AND SEWER FEE SCHEDULE

 

WHEREAS, the Council of the Borough of Edinboro has established certain fees to cover the cost of the operation of sewer and water of the Borough Ordinances to be increased from time-to-time to stay current with costs;

 

AND, WHEREAS, the Council of the Borough of Edinboro shall set these fees following the initial passage of Chapter 43, each year by Resolution at it’s annual re-organization meeting or at such time as determined necessary by the Borough council

 

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved and enacted by the Council of the Borough of Edinboro, in meeting assembled, and it is hereby resolved and enacted by the and with the authority of the same as follows:

 

SECTION 1.  

CHAPTER 43   

WATER AND SEWER AND RATES

Ordinance # 472

Article I

General Provisions

 

43-1-1                    Purpose 

 

An ordinance establishing a combined fee schedule for Borough water and sewer services, fixing the schedules of rates to be charged various classes of properties and users, establishing the manner for computing individual charges, and providing for the setting of these fees each year by resolution at the annual re-organization of Borough Council.

 

 

43-1-2                    Water Rates

 

Two Month Rates for Water Metered into Buildings

 

 

 

 

 WATER RATES

 

Minimum per 1,000 Gal

 

Minimum Service

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meter size

1999

2000

2001

2002

2006

1999

2000

2001

2002

2006

C1;R1:I1;P1 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5/8" X 3/4" single unit

 

 

MIN  2,000 Gallons              bimonthly

3.375

3.62

3.87

3.87

4.52

6.75

7.24

7.74

7.74

9.05

Over 2,000 Gallons               bimonthly, per additional 1,000gallons

1.75

2

2.25

2.25

2.90

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum per 1,000 Gal

 

Minimum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meter size

2-Units

3-Units

4-Units

5-Units

6-Units

7-Unit

8-Unit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5/8" X 3/4" multi-units

 

 

 

MIN  Gallons

4,000

6,000

8,000

10,000

12,000

14,000

16,000

 

 

 

bimonthly Minimum

18.10

27.15

36.20

45.25

54.30

63.35

72.40

 

 

 

Over Minimum Gallons               bimonthly, per additional 1,000gallons

2.90

2.90

2.90

2.90

2.90

2.90

2.90

 

 

 

Over eight units is to be calculated the same as above using the number of unit’s times the minimum for a single family dwelling.

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum per 1,000 Gal

 

      Minimum Service

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meter size

1999

2000

2001

2002

2006

1999

2000

2001

2002

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1"  -- R3; C3

 

 

 

MIN  15,000 Gallons              bimonthly

1.404

     2.25

       2.50

       2.90

       3.55

     21.07

        33.75

       37.50

       43.50

           53.25

 

Over 15,000 Gallons               bimonthly, per additional 1,000gallons

1.75

     2.00

       2.25

       2.25

       2.90

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum per 1,000 Gal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meter size

1999

2000

2001

2002

2006

1999

2000

2001

2002

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 -1/2"   R5; C5

 

 

 

MIN  20,000 Gallons              bimonthly

1.749

     2.25

       2.50

       2.50

       3.15

     34.98

        45.00

       50.00

       50.00

           63.00

 

Over 20,000 Gallons               bimonthly, per additional 1,000gallons

1.75

2.00

2.25

2.25

2.90

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                       

 

Minimum per 1,000 Gal

 

      Minimum Service

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meter size

1999

2000

2001

2002

2006

1999

2000

2001

2002

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2”    R6; C6; I6; P6

 

 

 

MIN  40,000 Gallons              bimonthly

2.186

     2.44

       2.69

       2.69

       3.34

     87.45

        97.60

     107.60

     107.60

         133.60

 

Over 40,000 Gallons               bimonthly, per additional 1,000gallons

1.75

     2.00

       2.25

       2.25

       2.90

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum per 1,000 Gal

 

      Minimum Service

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meter size

1999

2000

2001

2002

2006

1999

2000

2001

2002

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3”   R7; C7

 

 

 

MIN  90,000 Gallons              bimonthly

2.65

2.9

3.15

3.15

3.80

238.5

261

283.5

283.5

342.00

 

 

Over 90,000 Gallons               bimonthly, per additional 1,000gallons

1.75

2

2.25

2.25

2.90

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum per 1,000 Gal

 

      Minimum Service

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meter size

1999

2000

2001

2002

2006

1999

2000

2001

2002

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4"   I 8

 

 

 

MIN  200,000 Gallons              bimonthly

 

 

 

       3.64

       4.29

 

 

 

     728.00

         858.00

 

Over 200,000 Gallons               bimonthly, per additional 1,000gallons

1.75

     2.00

       2.25

       2.25

       2.90

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum per 1,000 Gal

 

      Minimum Service

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meter size

1999

2000

2001

2002

2006

1999

2000

2001

2002

2006

 

 P0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UNIVERSITY

 

 

 

MuIN      MIN 90,000 Gallons              bim             bi-monthly

7.56

     9.60

     10.80

     10.80

     11.45

   680.40

      864.00

     972.00

     972.

      1,030.50

 

Over 90,000 Gallons               bimonthly, per additional 1,000gallons

     1.75

     2.00

       2.25

       2.25

       2.90

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                             

 

 

43-1-3     WATER BILLING

All property owners and/or tenants and/or Township will be billed every two months.  The billing consists of six bills a year with no more than three estimated readings and no less than three actual usage readings.  All estimates shall be based on prior usage and/or prior records.  All current bills shall be due and payable when rendered, and shall be subject to a penalty of ten percent (10%) if not paid within twenty (20) days from the date of the bill. 

 

All final bills are due and payable when rendered, and shall be subject to a penalty of ten percent (10%) if not paid within ten (10) days from the date of the bill.

 

43-1-4                                WATER CUSTOMER FACILITIES CHARGE               

The property owner is required to provide these facilities from curb shut off to the house.

 

43-1-5                     WATER CONNECTION FEES

 

Prior to issuance of a building permit, a connection fee as outlined in the following schedule, shall be paid to the Borough of Edinboro for each connection to the Edinboro Public Water System.  No connection to the water system shall be allowed until this fee is paid in full.   The fee shall recover the total cost of the Borough of the facilities between the mains in the street and the property line.

                               

A.    Connection Fees inside the corporate limits of the Borough of   Edinboro;

Service Line Size                  Connection Charge

 

3/4"                                                                         At Cost

1"                                                                            At Cost

1 1/4"                                                                      At Cost

11/2"                                                                       At Cost

2"                                                                            At Cost

3"                                                                            At Cost

> 3"                                                                         At Cost

 

B.            Connection Fee outside the corporate limits of the Borough of Edinboro:

Service Line Size                  Connection Charge

3/4"                                                         At Cost

1"                                                            At Cost

1 1/4"                                                      At Cost plus $100

1 1/2"                                                      At Cost plus $100

2"                                                            At Cost plus $100

3"                                                            At Cost plus $100

> 3"                                                         At Cost plus $100

 

43-1-6                        WATER TAPPING CHARGES

 

All tapping fees shall be payable prior to the time of building permit issuance.  No connection to the water system shall be allowed until this fee is paid in full.

 

A.            Tapping Fees inside the Corporate limits of the Borough of                                                                        Edinboro.

Type                                                                                                       Fee

All                                                                                           $345 per EDU

 

B.            Tapping Fee outside the corporate limits of the Borough of Edinboro:

 

Type                                                                                       Fee

Single Residential                                         $1,100

Two Family/ Duplex                                     $1,100 per Unit

Multi Family/Condo                                     $1,100 per Unit

 

Commercial, Industrial and University                                                            

3/4"                                                                         $1,100

1"                                                                            $4,400

1 1/4"                                                                      $7,700

1 1/2"                                                                      $9,900

2"                                                       $16,500

3"                                                       $24,200

>3"                                   Calculated upon request

 

43-1-7                    SERVICE LINE CONNECTION INSPECTION CHARGES

 

Inside Borough limits

a.             1 st. time                                $30.00

b.             Additional Inspections, if required - $30.00 per visit

Outside Borough limits

a.             1st Time                 $45.00

b.             Additional Inspections, if required - $45.00 per visit

                                                Certified Inspection & Compliance Ordinance 518-Property change owners

a.          Cost $12.50, if the application for certificate of inspection is submitted to the Borough Office, during regular business hours, four (4) or more business days before the date the certificate is needed.

$18.75 if the application for certificate of inspection is submitted to the Borough Office three (3) business days or less from the date the certificate is needed.

                                                                b.             No charge for re inspection if failed first time.

 

43-1-8                    BROKEN METER INSPECTIONS

Inside Borough limits

a.             If meter is determined broken                             Free

b.             If meter is determined not broken                      $5.00

 

Outside Borough limits

a.             If meter is determined broken                             Free

b.             If meter is determined not broken                      $10.00

 

43-1-9                              BULK WATER RATES     

 

The Borough may provide bulk water to customer at the Borough desecration.      The Borough reserves the right to deny any request for bulk water.

Service Charge - $15.00 Month

Per 1,000 gallons  $5.25  in  2000  

                $5.50  in  2001

                $6.15  in          2006

 

43-2-1   SEWER CHARGES

 

The Sewer rental hereby imposed shall be a bi-monthly charge based upon water consumption of the property served as measured by the charges for water supplied for the then current billing period, and shall be the amount equal to 150 percent of the charges for water computed at the rate established by or fixed in accordance with the annual Fee Schedules adopted by the Borough of Edinboro.

A.            1999                        The minimum charge for all connections (established by metered water usage) shall be $230.00 per year or $38.33 per billing period based on up to (twelve) 12 Thousand gallons of water supplied in each billing period.  The 150% charge will apply to water usage in excess of 12 Thousand gallons per billing for all customers except for Edinboro University.  (Edinboro University is excluded by virtue of a separate contract).

B.            1999                        The minimum charge for all connections (not established by metered water usage) shall be $300 per year or $50.00 per billing period. Their shall be a $50.00 per EDU charge per billing period for those uses determined by the Borough to be more than one (1) EDU.  All EDUs' will be based on 300 gpd.

C.            1999                        The Borough has established a set billing formula for any customer terminating services within a bi-monthly billing period.  The following schedule shall only apply to minimum sewer users (up to and including 12,000 gallons of water).  This schedule may be modified from time to time by Borough Council.

£30 days                                -                               $19.17

³ 31 days but £ 45                -                               $28.75

³ 46 days                               -                               $38.33

D.            2000                        The minimum charge for all connections (established by metered water usage) shall be $230. per year or $38.33 per billing period based on up to (eleven) 11 Thousand gallons of water supplied in each billing period.  The 150% charge will apply to water usage in excess of 11 Thousand gallons per billing for all customers except for Edinboro University.  (Edinboro University is excluded by virtue of a separate contract).    A surcharge of $25.00 per billing period will be added to customers not located in the Borough of Edinboro.

 

E.             2000                        The minimum charge for all connections (not established by metered water usage) shall be based on 400 gpd at the current rateThere shall be a $50.00 per EDU charge per billing period for sewer use not determined by a water meter.  All EDUs' will be based on 400 gpd..   In 2000, the rate for 400 gpd will be $461.16 per year plus $300 per year for un-metered accounts, $761.16 per year or $126.86 per billing period

 

F.             2000                        The Borough has established a set billing formula for any customer terminating services within a bi-monthly billing period.  The following schedule shall only apply to minimum sewer users (up to and including 11,000 gallons of water).  This schedule may be modified from time to time by Borough Council.

£30 days                                -                               $19.17

³ 31 days but £ 45                -                               $28.75

³ 46 days                               -                               $38.33

G.            2001                        The minimum charge for all connections (established by metered water usage) shall be $230.00 per year or $38.33 per billing period based on up to (ten) 10 Thousand gallons of water supplied in each billing period.  The 150% charge will apply to water usage in excess of 10 Thousand gallons per billing for all customers except for Edinboro University.  (Edinboro University is excluded by virtue of a separate contract).  A surcharge of $25.00 per billing period will be added to customers not located in the Borough of Edinboro.

H.            2001                        The minimum charge for all connections (not established by metered water usage)  shall be based on 400 gpd at the current rateThere shall be a $50.00 per EDU charge per billing period for sewer use not determined by a water meter.  All EDUs' will be based on 400 gpd. .   In 2001, the rate for 400 gpd will be $515.16  per year plus $300 per year for un-metered accounts, $815.16 per year or $135.86 per billing period

I.              2001                        The Borough has established a set billing formula for any customer terminating services within a bi-monthly billing period.  The following schedule shall only apply to minimum sewer users (up to and including 10,000 gallons of water).  This schedule may be modified from time to time by Borough Council.

 

J.             2006                       The minimum charge for all connections (established by metered water usage) shall be $289.98 per year or $48.33 per billing period based on up to (ten) 10 Thousand gallons of water supplied in each billing period.  The 150% charge will apply to water usage in excess of 10 Thousand gallons per billing for all customers except for Edinboro University.  (Edinboro University is excluded by virtue of a separate contract).  A surcharge of 10% per billing period will be added to customers not located in the Borough of Edinboro.

 

K.            2006                       The minimum charge for all connections (not established by metered water usage) shall be based on 400 gpd at the current rate All EDUs' will be based on 400 gpd. .   In 2006, the rate for 400 gpd will be $655.65 per year or $109.28 per billing period for unmetered accounts.  A surcharge of 10% per billing period will be added to customers not located in the Borough of Edinboro.

 

L.             2006                       The Borough has established a set billing formula for any customer terminating services within a bi-monthly billing period.  The following schedule shall only apply to minimum sewer users (up to and including 10,000 gallons of water).  This schedule may be modified from time to time by Borough Council.

                               

£30 days                                -                               $24.17

³ 31 days but £ 45               -                               $36.25

³ 46 days                               -                               $48.33

M.           2008                       The minimum charge for all connections (established by metered water usage) shall be $289.98 per year or $48.33 per billing period based on up to (ten) 10 Thousand gallons of water supplied in each billing period.  The 150% charge will apply to water usage in excess of 10 Thousand gallons per billing for all customers.  A surcharge of 10% per billing period will be added to customers not located in the Borough of Edinboro.

 

N.            2008                       The minimum charge for all connections (not established by metered water usage) shall be based on 400 gpd at the current rate All EDUs' will be based on 400 gpd. .   In 2008, the rate for 400 gpd will be $655.65 per year or $109.28 per billing period for unmetered accounts.  A surcharge of 10% per billing period will be added to customers not located in the Borough of Edinboro.

 

O.            2008                       The Borough has established a set billing formula for any customer terminating services within a bi-monthly billing period.  The following schedule shall only apply to minimum sewer users (up to and including 10,000 gallons of water).  This schedule may be modified from time to time by Borough Council.

                                                £30 days                                -                               $24.17

³ 31 days but £ 45               -                               $36.25

³ 46 days                               -                               $48.33

 

43-2-2                    MISCELLANEOUS SEWER CHARGES

 

A.                  Sewer Tapping Charge

 

Upon issuance of a building permit, a tapping fee as outlined in the following schedule, shall be paid to the Borough of Edinboro for each connection to the Edinboro Public Sewer System.  No connection to the sewer system shall be allowed until this fee is paid in full.

 

1.             Inside the corporate limits of the Borough of Edinboro

Type                                                       Fee

All units                                                $1027  per EDU

 

2.             Outside the corporate limits of the Borough of Edinboro $1,027 per EDU.

3.             Within one (1) year following the date of connection of all new commercial and industrial users, the Borough shall make an analysis of actual bi-monthly discharges, and the Borough shall therefore adjust the Tapping fee previously collected either upward or downward based on the bi-monthly discharge.

 

NOTE:   All EDU's shall be determined by the Borough using 400 gpd.  In determining the assignment of EDU's the Borough shall rely on set references as established by the Borough Manager and/or his authorized representative.

 

B.            Service Line Connection Inspection Charge

 

1.             Inside the corporate limits of the Borough of Edinboro;

a.     1 st time -      $37.50  – if the application for certificate of inspection is submitted to the Borough Office, during regular business hours, four (4) or more business days before the date the certificate is needed.

$56.25 – if the application for certificate of inspection is submitted to the Borough Office three (3) business days or less from the date the certificate is needed.

b.     Additional inspections, if required - $37.50 if the application for certificate of inspection is submitted to the Borough Office, during regular business hours, four (4) or more business days before the date the certificate is needed.

$56.25 – if the application for certificate of inspection is submitted to the Borough Office three (3) business days or less from the date the certificate is needed.

c.           No charge for return visits for Certified Inspection & Compliance per Ordinance 518

2.                    Outside the corporate limits of the Borough of Edinboro

a.             1 st time -               $41.25 if the application for certificate of inspection is submitted to the Borough Office, during regular business hours, four (4) or more business days before the date the certificate is needed.

$61.88 if the application for certificate of inspection is submitted to the Borough Office three (3) business days or less from the date the certificate is needed.

 

b.             Additional inspections, if required - $41.25 if the application for certificate of inspection is submitted to the Borough Office, during regular business hours, four (4) or more business days before the date the certificate is needed.

$61.88 if the application for certificate of inspection is submitted to the Borough Office three (3) business days or less from the date the certificate is needed.

 

C.            Industrial Permit Application Review/ Pre-Treatment

 

1.             Permit Application and Processing - $250.00

2.             Collection and analysis of samples

i.              $25 per day for sample collection equipment

ii.             Laboratory Fees - actual cost

3.             Inspection of Facility

i.              Annual Inspection - $100.00

4.             Monitoring Report Review - $25/report

5.             Responding to accidental discharges - actual cost.

6.             Filing Appeals - actual cost including legal and consultant fees

 

D.            Inspection and testing of sewer lines - actual cost.

 

E.             Investigation of illegal connections/discharge - Actual Cost including equipment, materials and laboratory fees - actual cost.

 

F.             Special discharge permit - $45.00

 

G.                   Special discharge per gallon cost - $6.00 per 1,000 Gallons                          

1.      Not to Exceed 20,000 per day without prior written permission. The Borough reserves the right to deny any and all special discharge requests.

 

43-2-3                    SEWAGE SURCHARGES

There is hereby imposed a surcharge upon the owners of, and the users of water in or on, all properties discharging or permitting to be discharged or infiltrated into the public sanitary sewerage system abnormal industrial wastes, which surcharge is intended to cover the additional cost to the public sanitary sewerage system from the treatment and disposal of such abnormal industrial waste.  Such surcharges shall be in addition to the regular sewer service charge and shall be payable as hereinafter provided in the amount hereinafter provided.

 

The strength of any industrial waste, the discharge of which is subject to surcharge, shall be determined monthly, or more frequently, from samples taken either at the manhole or at any other sampling point established by the Borough.  The frequency and duration of the sampling period shall be such as, in the opinion of the Borough, will permit a reasonably reliable determination of the average composition of such wastes, exclusive of storm water runoff, surface and ground water.  Samples shall be collected by the Borough in proportion to the flow of wastes, exclusive of storm water runoff, surface water and ground water, and composite for analysis in accordance with the latest edition of Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Sewage as published by the American Public Health Association.  Except as hereinafter provided, the strength of such wastes so found by analysis shall be used for establishing the surcharge or surcharges.  The Borough may, if it so elects, accept the results of routine sampling and analyses by the producer of such wastes in lieu of making his own sampling and analyses.

 

A.                  B.O.D. SURCHARGE

In the event any industrial waste is found by the Borough to have a B.O.D. (B.O.D. shall designate the "Biochemical Oxygen Demand" shall mean the quantity of oxygen utilized in the biochemical oxidation of the organic matter in sewage or industrial waste or industrial waste under standard laboratory procedure in 5 days at 20 degree Celsius, expresses in mg/l by weight) in excess of 300 mg/l, the owners of and the users of water in or on, the property from which such wastes are discharged shall be surcharged an amount equal to the product of :

 

(1)                 The actual volume of wastes in thousand gallons per billing period, exclusive of storm water runoff, surface water and ground water, discharged to the public sanitary sewerage system; and

(2)           The "B.O.D. surcharge rate".  The B.O.D. surcharge rate" shall be determined by the following formula:

Rc           =              0.00834 P (C-300)

where Rc                                =              the B.O.D. surcharge rate n cent per 1,000 gallons of waste discharged.

P              =              the average annual fixed, operating and maintenance cost of treatment processes per pound of B.O.D. received at the treatment works, including chlorination.

C             =              the average B.O.D. of the industrial waste expressed in mg/l as determined previously.

 

The figure 300 appearing in the above formula corresponds to the maximum B.O.D. permissible without surcharge.  The figure 0.00834 is the factor to convert parts per million to pounds per 1,000 gallons.  No discount will be permitted for sewage or industrial wastes having B.O.D. less than 300 mg/l.

 

B.                  SUSPENDED SOLIDS SURCHARGE

In the event any industrial waste is found, by the Borough, to have an average suspended solid concentration in excess of 250 mg/l, the owners of, and the users of water in or on, the property from which such wastes are discharged shall be surcharged an amount equal to the product of:

 

(1)                 The actual volume of wastes in thousand gallons per billing period exclusive of storm water runoff, surface water and ground water, discharge to the public sanitary sewerage system; and

 

(2)           The "suspended solids surcharge rate".  The "suspended solids surcharge rate: shall be determined by the following formula:

Rs           =              0.00834 x B (s-250)

Where Rs              =              the suspended solids surcharge rate in cents per 1,000 gallons of waste discharged

         B                    =              the average annual fixed, operating and maintenance cost of the sludge digestion, sludge drying and sludge disposal operations per pound of suspended solids received at the treatment works.

S              =              the average suspended solid concentration of the abnormal industrial wastes expressed in mg/l.

 

The figure 250 appearing in the above formula corresponds to the maximum suspended solids concentration permissible without surcharge.  The figure 0.00834 is the factor to convert parts per million to pounds per 1,000 gallons. No discount will be permitted for sewage or industrial wastes having suspended solids concentration less than 250 mg/l.

 

C.                  CHLORINE SURCHARGE

In the event that any industrial waste is found by the Borough, to have a chlorine requirement in excess of thirty (30) milligrams per liter, the producer of said waste shall be surcharges an amount equal to the product of :

 

(1.)           The actual volume of wastes in 1,000 gallons per billing period discharged to the public sanitary sewer system; and

(2.)        The "chlorine requirement surcharge rate".  The "chlorine requirement surcharge rate" shall be determined by the following formula:

 

R             =              0.00833 P (C-20)

            where                         Rc           =              the chlorine requirement surcharge rate in cent per 1,000 gallons of waste discharged

P                              =              the average cost of chlorine to the Borough in cents per pound.

C                             =              the average chlorine requirement of the industrial waste expressed in milligrams per litter as determined in accordance with the Borough Sewer Usage Ordinance.

 

The figure 30 appearing in the above formula corresponds to the maximum chlorine requirements which is permissible without surcharge.  The figure 0.00833 is the factor to convert milligrams per litter to pounds per 1,000 gallons. No discount will be permitted for sewage or industrial wastes having a chlorine requirement less than 30 milligrams per litter.

43-3-1                              COST AND FEES

All costs including but not limited to sampling, analyses, inspections, legal, and engineering fees shall be billed by the Borough at actual costs plus a 5% administrative fee.

 

43-4-1    SEWER BILLING

All property owners and/or tenants and/or Township will be billed every two months.  The billing consists of six bills a year with no more than three estimated readings and no less than three actual usage readings.  All estimates shall be based on prior usage and/or prior records.  All current bills shall be due and payable when rendered, and shall be subject to a penalty of ten percent (10%) if not paid within twenty (20) days from the date of the bill. 

 

All final bills are due and payable when rendered, and shall be subject to a penalty of ten percent (10%) if not paid within ten (10) days from the date of the bill.

 

BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED THIS 7th DAY OF JANUARY, 2008.

 

H. Robert Cannell seconded the motion and discussion followed.  The motion passed by 6-0 roll call vote:  Michael Amidon, yes; Jean Davis, yes; Dennis Travis, yes; Kip Allen, absent; Gregory Lucas, yes; H. Robert Cannell, yes; Mary Ann Horne, yes.

 

General Fee Schedule:

                Mayor Horne presented Resolution 2-2008 as follows:

Home Rule Borough of Edinboro

Erie County, Pennsylvania

Resolution #2-2008

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE HOME RULE BOROUGH OF EDINBORO, ERIE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MODIFYING CHAPTER 42, OF THE HOME RULE BOROUGH OF EDINBORO CODE OF ORDINANCES, ANNUAL FEE SCHEDULE

 

WHEREAS, the Council of the Home Rule Borough of Edinboro has established certain fees to cover the cost of the administration of the Borough Ordinances to be increased from time-to-time to stay current with costs;

 

AND, WHEREAS, the Council of the Borough of Edinboro shall set these fees following the initial passage of Ordinance #464, each year by Resolution at it’s annual re-organization meeting or at such time as determined necessary by the Borough Council.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved and enacted by the Council for the Borough of Edinboro, in meeting assembled, and it is hereby resolved and enacted by the authority of the same as follows:

 

SECTION 1.   

Administration

                Photocopies (per page)                                       $0.25 one side letter page

                                                                                                                $0.35 both sides of letter page

                                                                                                                $0.35 one side of legal page

                                                                                                                $0.40 both sides of legal page

                Return check Charge                                                           $20.00

                Municipal No-Lien letter                                     $ 5.00

                Floodplain Certification                                      $ 5.00

                Fax                                                                                          $ 1.00 per page

Building Room Rentals (non-profits no charge)

                Council Work Room                                                            FREE

                Council Chambers                                                                $50.00 refundable deposit

                                                                                                And $50 for first hour plus $5 per/hr add

                Basement Rooms                                                 “               “                        “

                                With or Without Kitchen                   “              “                             “

                *** Borough Building - No smoking and/or alcoholic beverages.

Hearing Fees

                Planning & Zoning Commission

                                Conditional Use                                   $100.00

                Housing Review Board or Design Review Committee

                                Miscellaneous Hearings                     $100.00

                                Appeal to Design Review Committee $150.00

                Zoning Hearing Board – fees actual costs – reimbursements if less than $350.

                                Appeal of Zoning Officer Action      $350.00 down payment

                                Variance                                                 $350.00 down payment

                                Special Exception                                 $350.00 down payment

Refuse/Recycling

                Two Months                                                                         $32.50

Subdivision/Land Development

                Minor Subdivision

                                Sketch Plan Approval                                         $25.00

                                Preliminary Plan Application                              $25.00

                                Final Plan Application                         $25.00

                Major Subdivision

                                Sketch Plan Approval                         $50.00 plus $5.00 per lot over 2

                                Preliminary Plan Application $50.00 plus $5.00 per lot over 2

                                Final Plan Application            $50.00 plus $5.00 per lot over 2

                Land Development

                                Sketch Plan Approval                         $50.00 plus $5 per building over 2

                                Preliminary Plan Application $50.00 plus $5 per building over 2

                                Final Plan Application         $50.00 plus $5 per building over 2

Building/Construction FEES:            

·         Borough Zoning Certificate (residential) new home & attached garages & additions                                                         $ 250.00

·         Borough Zoning Certificate (commercial) $6. per thousand up to $200,000 then $1 per thousand.

·         Electrical Inspection                                        $  90.00

·         Residential Plan review, footer, framing & drywall inspections - $40.00 plus $0.15 per sqft

·         Commercial or industrial Plan review, footer, framing & drywall inspections                                                                                        $60.00 plus $0.25 per sqft

·         Plumbing Inspections                     $    8.00 per fixture

·         Mechanical Inspection – $10.00 per thousand of actual cost of the installed equipment

·         UCC Law – Department of Labor & Industry fee       $2.00

·         Building permit for pools (expires after 1 year)   $25.00 for first $1,000 plus $2 for every additional $1,000

·         Alternations, decks, fences, sheds, porches   $25.00 plus $2 per $1000.

·         Sidewalk/Apron (new construction)   $25.00

·         Curb (new construction), if line and grade must be established by Borough, first 100 feet  $100.00  each additional foot $2.00

·         Curb (new construction, if line and grade do not need to be established by Borough                                                        $25.00

·         Curb (repair)                                      $25.00

·         6 month permit extension (all permits – 2 max.)   $25.00

·         Repairs to structures (replacement of existing parts or components – siding, roofing, windows, etc.                              $25.00

·         Regulated Residential Rental Unit Inspection/Occupancy Permit Fee $35. per annum and Late Filing Fee                     $10.00 per unit

·         Re-inspection following notice of Violation $10.00; $25.00; $50; $50

·         Minimum Building Permit Fee        $25.00

·         Demolition Permit                             $50.00

·         Driveway Permit  $25.00 first $1,000 plus $2 for every additional $1,000.

·         Sign Permits                                                      $25.00

·         Late Fees (all Permits)                                     $50.00 minimum or 1% of permit

·         Copy Property Maintenance Code               $ 10.00

Police Department Fees:

Copy of Accident Report                                   $15.00 each

Finger printing                                                      $25.00

                False Alarms (annually)

                                One thru Five                                                        Free

                                Six thru Nine                                                         $50.00 per call

                                Ten and Above                                    $100.00 per call

Services of Police Officer see Personnel Rates

Police Department Fines

                Parking Violations                $15.00 if paid within 48 hours (72 hours over weekends).

                Parking Violations                $20.00 if paid after 48 hours until citation is issued.

                Blocking Private Drive        $15.00   or              $20.00

                Double Parking                     $15.00   or              $20.00

                Loading Zone                                       $15.00   or              $20.00

                Obstructing traffic lane       $15.00       or          $20.00

                Overtime parking                  $15.00       or          $20.00

                Parked Across Lines                           $15.00       or          $20.00

                Permit/Decal Violation         $15.00   or              $20.00

                Prohibited Area                    $15.00       or          $20.00

                Crosswalk Violation                             $15.00       or          $20.00

                Restricted Zone                    $15.00       or          $20.00

                Too Close to Intersection   $15.00   or              $20.00

                Too Close to Fire Plug        $15.00   or              $20.00

                Too Close to Stop Sign       $15.00   or              $20.00

                Wrong Direction                  $15.00       or          $20.00

                Parked in Handicapped Zone  $50.00   to         $200.00

Soliciting Permit

                Annual                                                   $200.00

                Monthly                                                $100.00

                Weekly                                  $ 50.00

                Minimum                                               $ 25.00

                Residents                                              N/A

                Non Profits                                            N/A

                Borough Businesses                           N/A

Recreation

                Dock Fees

                                Residential                                            $250.00

                                Non residential                     $300.00

                                Private (commission)                           $  75.00

                                Weekly                                  $  50.00

                                Daily                                                       $  10.00

Engineering Fees

                Review of plans by Borough Engineer (per hour)          At Cost

                Inspection of Subdivisions by Borough Engineer (per hour)  At Cost

 

Personnel Rates

                              Total of employee’s gross hourly rate (hourly or overtime hourly rate) including benefits.

Highway Department Fees

                Operator at actual cost of gross hourly rate of personnel including benefits

                Equipment including backhoes, snow plow, trucks, etc.

$70.00 per hour plus materials & personnel rate

                Cleanup                                                                 $25.00 per hour plus personnel rate

                Materials and repairs                                           Actual Cost

Road Occupancy Permit Fee                              $35.00

WWCT Department Fees

                Operator at actual costs of gross hourly rate of personnel

                Vactor                                                    $125.00 per hour plus materials & personnel

                Equipment                                             $70.00 per hour plus materials & personnel

                Camera                                   $60.00 per hour plus materials & personnel

                Push Cam                                              $25.00 per hour plus materials & personnel

                Materials                                               Actual Cost

Wastewater Contribution Permit                                       $15.00

Mobile Home Waste Water Disposal                                               $ 5.00

·                                 Water & WWCT Certified Inspection and Compliance (Ordinance 518)  

$50.00    (water $12.50 & WWCT $37.50) – if the application for certificate of inspection is submitted to the Borough Office, during regular business hours,  four (4) or more business days before the date the certificate is needed.

$75 – (water $18.75 & WWCT  $56.25) - if the application for certificate of inspection is submitted to the Borough Office three (3) business days or less from the date the certificate is needed.

 

Sale of Maps and Publications

                Subdivision & Land Development Ordinance                $20.00

                Borough map (large)                                                                            $ 0.50

                Borough map (Small)                                                                           $ 0.25

                Zoning Ordinance                                                                                $20.00

 

BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED THIS 7th  DAY OF January, 2008

 

Robert Cannell seconded the motion and discussion followed.  The motion passed by 6-0 roll call vote as follows:  Dennis Travis, yes; Kip Allen, absent; Gregory Lucas, yes; Michael Amidon, yes; Jean Davis, yes; H. Robert Cannell, yes; Mary Ann Horne, yes.

 

Designate depositories:

            Jean Davis moved to designate PNC Bank and PLGIT and any Edinboro Community Bank as the Borough’s depositories of funds.  H. Robert Cannell seconded the motion and it passed by 6-0 voice vote.

 

Designate local newspapers:

            Jean Davis moved to designate Meadville Tribune, Edinboro News, and Erie Times as the local papers of circulation as appropriate.   H. Robert Cannell seconded the motion and it passed by 6-0 voice vote.

 

Authorization of signers on all bank accounts:

            Robert Cannell moved to authorize Mayor, Finance Committee Chair, and Manager as signers on all bank accounts with a minimum of two signatures required.  Jean Davis seconded the motion and it passed by 6-0 voice vote.

 

Appoint Representatives to make requests of Berkheimer Associates:

            Robert Cannell moved to appoint the Borough Manager and the Assistant to the Manager as representatives to make requests of Berkheimer Associates and receive taxes for EMS & LST and EIT information and records.  Jean Davis seconded the motion and it passed by 6-0 voice vote.

 

Emergency Management Coordinator:

            H. Robert Cannell moved to reappoint Borough Manager Jemetz as Emergency Management Coordinator for the Home Rule Borough of Edinboro.  Jean Davis seconded and the motion passed by 6-0 voice vote.

 

Re-appointments to Boards and Commissions:

            H. Robert Cannell moved and Michael Amidon seconded the appointment of the following boards and members:

            Pat Ptasick & Maggi Stablein to the Environmental Shade Tree Advisory with terms ending 01/03/2011.

             Norris Pace to the Zoning Hearing Board for term to expire 1/1/2011.

            Katherine Tarbell & George Shimpeno to the Design Review/Building/ Housing Review Board for a term to expire 1/1/2011.

            Stephen J. O’Neill to the Civil Service Commission for a term to expire 1/1/2014.

The motion passed by 6-0 voice vote.

 

Adjournment:

            Jean Davis moved to adjourn the meeting.  Mayor Horne adjourned the reorganization meeting at 7:12 P.M.

 

 

ATTEST:

 

 

 

____________________________                                           _____________________________

Manager T. Jemetz                                                              Mayor Mary Ann Horne


 

Home Rule Borough of Edinboro

COUNCIL  REORGANIZATION

January 7, 2008  7:00 p.m.

 

I.                   Call to Order

II.                Nominations

A.     Mayor

B.     Deputy Mayor

III.             Council Committee Appointments

a)      Finance/Pension/Negotiations Committee

b)      Personnel Committee

c)      Streets/Buildings/Grounds

d)      Public Safety

e)      Ordinance Review

f)       Recreation/Lake/Environment

 

IV.               Council Liaisons Appointments

a)      EVFD Board

b)      Environmental Shade Tree Advisory Committee

c)      Erie County Boroughs Association

d)      Erie County Planning – H. Robert Cannell

e)      EUP

f)        Municipal & Water Authority

g)      PLCM Local Group

h)      PLCM

i)        Washington Township

j)        Watershed Association

 

            V.    New Business

A.     Manager Jemetz Re-appointment

B.     Solicitor  Re-appointment

1.      Appoint Ritchie T. Marsh

2.      Set Compensation (same as 2005 - $100 per hour)

C.     Contract for engineering services

                  Appoint engineers: HRG; Hill Engineering; Diess & Halmi Engineering; and Lake Engineering as needed For Environmental Engineers: Deiss & Halmi Engineering and/or Hill Engineering.  For Roads and bridges and structures:  Hill Engineering as primary and HRG (Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc.) for more complex matters.  For survey crew:  Hill Engineering, Deiss & Halmi Engineering and/or Lake Engineering depending on application and workload.     For Water Department:  Hill Engineering and Deiss & Halmi Engineering; For WWCT Department:  HRG and Hill Engineering.

            Set compensation: rates as quoted in RFP’s in 2005.

D.    Water/Sewer Fee Schedule Rate Schedule  Resolution 1-2008

E.     General Fees Schedule Resolution No. 2 - 2008

F.      Designate depositories of funds:  PNC & PLGIT with option to use other banks within the Edinboro Community.

G.    Designate local paper of circulation:  Edinboro News, Meadville Tribune, or Erie Times News

H.    Authorize signers on all bank accounts:  Mayor, Finance Committee Chair, & Manager – minimum of two signatures required

I.       Appoint Borough Manager & Assistant to the Manager as representatives to make requests of Berkheimer Associates and receive tax (LST & EIT) information and records.

J.      Re-Appoint Borough Manager as Emergency Management Co-coordinator.

K.    Board/Commission Re-appointments

1.      Environmental Shade Tree Advisory Committee

a)      Pat Ptasick  1/7/2008-1/3/2011

b)      Maggi Stablein 1/7/08-1/03/2011

 

2.      Zoning Hearing Board

a)      Norris Pace     1/1/2008 - 1/1/2011

 

3.      Design Review/Building/Housing review Board

                                                a)  Vacancy  1/1/08-1/1/2011

                                                b)  Katherine Tarbell  1/1/2008 – 1/1/2011

                                                c)  George Shimpeno  1/1/2008-1/1/2011

                                   

                                    4. Civil Service Commission

                                                a)  Stephen J. O’Neill  1/1/2008 – 1/1/2014

 

 

            VI.      Adjourn Reorganization meeting

 

 

Home Rule Borough of Edinboro

Council Minutes

January 7, 2008

 

Call to Order:

            Mayor Horne called the meeting to order on Monday, January 7, 2008 at 7:15 p.m. following the Reorganization Meeting.

 

Roll Call: 

            Michael Amidon,  H. Robert Cannell, Jean Davis, Greg Lucas, Dennis Travis, and Mary Ann Horne were present.    Member absent was Clifford Allen.  Others present included Manager “TJ” Jemetz; Dave Zamierowski, Code Enforcement Office; and Assistant to the Manager Marie Lander.  Guests present were Kath Amidon; Jim Ruff; Matt Seagren & Chris Karotto from EVFD; and Meghan Moeslein of the Edinboro News.

 

Approval of Minutes:

            Jean Davis moved approval of the Public Hearings for CDBG and the Regular Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2007.  Robert Cannell seconded the motion and it passed by 4-0-2 voice vote, with Dennis Travis & Michael Amidon abstaining because of their absence.

 

Public Participation:

            Mayor Horne asked for any one wishing to speak. 

 

Matt Seagren, EVFD Chief asked to speak.  He presented the Council with the call out numbers of 1,017 for 2007 with EMS calls being 703, the most ever for call outs.  71.6% student related.  He introduced Chris Karotto his Deputy Chief.  He also informed Council he would be meeting with Gordon Herpst from EUP regarding funding, since the grant was running out.  They would ask for 10 rooms to house the student volunteers as well as a donation of $25,000.  Manager Jemetz stated that the Borough has increased their donation several times since he arrived including an extra amount toward a vehicle.  He wished that the university would come closer to the financial assistance that the Township and Borough contribute instead of only $500 to the fire department.  Clifford Allen reminded them that the Borough also administers the paperwork for the vehicle and worker comp policies, plow, give water at no cost, and they also have tax exempt property.  Everyone thanked Matt and the EVFD for doing such a great job for the Borough.

 

Being no requests to speak before Council, Mayor Horne moved on to old business.

 

Old Business:

Committee Reports:

Finance Committee:  Jean Davis moved acceptance of bills as presented for December 11, 2007 to January 4, 2009 of $64,760.15 and bills to be paid January 7, 2008 of $135,326.65.  H. Robert Cannell seconded.  The motion passed by 6-0 voice vote.

 

Jean Davis moved authorization to approve payroll ending December 15 and paid December 21, 2007 totaling $54,843.83 and payroll ending December 29, 2007 paid January 4, 2008 of $55,010.84.   H. Robert Cannell seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous 6-0 voice vote. 

 

Clifford “Kip” Allen arrived at the meeting at 7:20 p.m.

 

Jean Davis introduced the management wages for 2008.  Manager Jemetz explained that They were 2% increases with a couple of changes with Rob Kennerknecht getting additional amount for the added responsibilities with the Township addition to the plant; Marie Lander also received an additional amount because she can not use all her comp and personal time each year; Chief Craft compensation has been moved back to be in line with all the management when he was paid incorrectly since the Chief’s Act doesn’t apply to him.   Jean Davis moved acceptance of the wages of management for 2008 and H. Robert Cannell seconded the motion passed by 7-0 voice vote. 

 

Solicitor’s Report:

            It was noted that the requests from the Solicitor to EUP still has not been received.

 

Manager Report: 

            Manager Jemetz reviewed his written report in detail with Council.

            Manager Jemetz has been talking with realtors regarding the tax changes as well as getting the word out in news articles. 

            Storm water management plan advisory for Erie County that he would be the primary contact and they would meet quarterly.  He also noted that Brian Zimmerman from the Watershed Association would also try to attend. 

            Holiday switch has been approved by the unions to delete Martin Luther King day and add day after Thanksgiving.   

            Civil Service agility and written exams will take place January 18th

            No further information has been received from EUP regarding their request and our questions. 

            HRG is giving the Borough and Washington Township on January 10th at 2 p.m. and Council is invited.  The joint treatment plant design will be sent to bid on February 1, 2008. 

            Manager Jemetz show his municipal costs comparison of the two municipalities to Council and discussion followed. 

           

            Clifford Allen stated that a few years ago when he did the analysis of the Borough costs compared to Washington Township he used the Fire Insurance discount that you can save $100-$300 per year in the Borough along with Water compared to Township.

           

            EVFD Chief Seagren explained that you can save $800-$1200 per year compared to the Township since we are within 5 miles of the Firehouse coded 6.  We are looking at ISO improvements that will possibly move us to code 4 for more saving in the Borough.

           

FINANCE:  Jean Davis moved approval of Resolution 3-2008 for disposition of records as follows:

Home Rule Borough of Edinboro

Resolution No. 3-2008

 

WHEREAS, by virtue of Resolution No. 12-2001, adopted October 8, 2001, the Home Rule Borough of Edinboro, Erie County, Pennsylvania declared its intent to follow the schedules and procedures for the disposition of records as set forth in the Municipal Records Manual approved on July 16, 1993, and,

 

WHEREAS, in accordance with Act 428 of 1968, each individual act of disposition shall be approved by resolution of the governing body of the municipality;

 

NOW, THEREFOR, BE IT RESOLVED by Council of Home Rule Borough of Edinboro, Erie County, Pennsylvania, assembled this 7th day of January, 2008 in accordance with the above cited Municipal Records Manual, hereby authorizes the disposition of the following public records:

 

Finance Office:

DATES:  prior 2001

    Ethics Commission Statements of Financial Interest

    Insurance claims and policies          Public Utility Realty Reports

    Treasurer Bond Certificates                            Job Announcements

    Workers Compensation records     Reality Transfer records

Civil Service examination records and answer sheets

    Recommendations of Civil Service Applicants for appointments

    Earned Income Tax ledgers/journals/forms/receipts

Bills/invoices                                                           Accounts payable files & ledgers

Cancelled checks                                    Employee expense reports

    Purchase Order files                                        

    Accounts Receivable files & ledgers  Cancelled notes

    Daily Cash Records                                            Deposit slips

    Surplus property sales files                              Utility and Paid Service Receipts

    Voucher files                                                       Bank statements

    Bank reconciliations                                          Check registers

DATES:  prior 1998

    Proof of publications                                           Press releases

    DATES:  Prior 2005

                    Time Cards                                                           Supply Requisitions

                    Animal Law Enforcement Records  Water Daily Operating Reports

                    Requests for service forms                               Survey of Financial Condition (DCED)

                    Parking tickets                                  

 

ATTEST:                                                                                   Home Rule Borough of Edinboro

 

Clifford Allen seconded the motion and it passed by roll call vote of 7-0:  Clifford Allen, yes; Gregory Lucas, yes; Michael Amidon, yes; Jean Davis, yes; Dennis Travis, yes; H. Robert Cannell, yes; and Mary Ann Horne, yes.

 

Police:

            Police Reports for November where in the packets for review. 

            Dennis Travis asked about the student count for the crime report he had asked for previously.  Manager Jemetz would make sure it was on the next monthly police reports but historically it has been 50%.

            Robert Cannell said he compared 2006 to 2007 traffic report and it showed a decrease of 70%. He asked that Manger Jemetz look into this.  Jean Davis stated that we are down one officer but that shouldn’t make that big a difference.  Clifford Allen stated maybe people are learning to behave themselves.  Next meeting we will have the yearly with information on the full year and compared to budget.

 

Community Liaisons:

            PLCM:  Clifford Allen stated that he has a meeting with the Governor for lunch on Tuesday next week and they will be discussing legislation and priorities for 2008 for PLCM.  He will let us know if he needs any information for the meeting.  Council will look forward to an update from Mr. Allen on legislation.

 

COMMUNICATIONS:

Being no communications the Mayor moved on to new business.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

            Mayor Horne noted that they had paper work regarding the 6N Corridor Land Use & Transportation Study that they had already discussed and authorized the Manager to work with them.  We need to authorize the Manager to sign the commitment of local funds totaling $5000 for the project.  Michael Amidon moved approval and Jean Davis seconded and the motion passed by 7-0 voice vote.

 

            Also include in the packet was newspaper articles on the tax changes in the Borough for Council’s information and training opportunities for Councilman.

 

            Clifford Allen asked about the signage at the corner of 6N and Route 99.  He thought maybe the signage was missing because of the construction but asked the Manager to look into it and also to see about sign hanging up near the traffic light instead of on the corner poles.  Manager Jemetz will look into the signage and get back to the Building, Streets, & Grounds Committee with his findings.

 

            Being no further new business, Mayor Horne asked for adjournment.

Adjournment:

            Greg Lucas moved for adjournment, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 P.M.

 

ATTEST:

 

 

 

_______________________________               _____________________________

Manager T. Jemetz                                            Mayor Mary Ann Horne


 

HIGHLIGHTS

January 7, 2008

 

COUNCIL APPROVED:

·        Payment of bills

·        Minutes – Hearings and meeting Dec 10th

·        Payroll

·        Wage increases for Management

·        Resolution 1-2008 Sewer & Water rates

·        Resolution 2-2008 Fee Schedule

·        Resolution 3-2008 Disposition of records

·        Appoint Ritchie Marsh as Solicitor compensation $100 per hour

·        Designate depositories & signers – 2 signatures all checks

·        Local paper of circulation:  Edinboro News, Meadville Tribune, or Erie Times News (CDBG and ZHB)

·        Appoint Manger & Assistant to make requests of Berkheimer Associates

·        Manager as Emergency Management Coordinator

·        Board/Commission reappointments

·        Engineering services appointed:

·        Environmental Engineers:  Deiss & Halmi and/ or Hill Engineering

·        Roads, Bridges, & Structures:  Hill Engineering as primary & HRG for more complex matters.

·        Survey crew:  Hill Engineering, Deiss & Halmi Engineering and/or Lake Engineering depending on application & workload.

·        Water Department:  Hill Engineering & Deiss & Halmi Engineering

·        WWCT Department:  HRG and Hill Engineering

 

POSTPONED

·        Resolution 8-2006 –Policy special events

·         

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

·        Authority Meetings – Monday January 14 – 5 p.m.

 

 

MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO:


 

HOME RULE BOROUGH OF EDINBORO COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

January 7, 2008

7 p.m. Regular Meeting  Following Reorganization Meeting

 

I.                    Call to Order of the Regular Council Meeting by Mayor

 

II.  Roll Call:     Clifford “Kip” Allen  ____, Michael Amidon _____, H. Robert Cannell __,  Jean Davis ____,   Greg Lucas __,  Dennis Travis ____,  Mary Ann Horne __    Manager Taras Jemetz _____, Solicitor Marsh  _____; and Marie Lander, Assistant to the Manager _____.

  

III.       Approval of Minutes

·         Regularly Scheduled Meeting & Public Hearings held on December 10, 2007    

 Action: Motion to approve minutes

 

IV        Approve AGENDA

a.       Action: Motion to approve agenda

 

V.                 Public Participation –

A.                 Agenda Items –

B.                 Non Agenda Items –

VI.       Old Business –
A.  Committee Reports –

1.       Finance Committee/Pension Committee/ Negotiation Committee - Chair-

a.       Authorization to approve bills paid January 7, 2008               

Action:  Motion to approve bills totaling $ 135,326.65 

Bills paid from December 11, 2007 to January 4, 2008 $64,760.15

 

b.        Authorization to approve payroll ending December 15  paid December 21, 2007 totaling $54,843.83

 

Authorization to approve payroll ending December 29, 2007  paid January 4, 2008 totaling $55,010.84

 

c.        

2.       Cable TV Committee –Chair

3.       Ordinance Review Committee –Chair 

a)      Groundwater Ordinance – in review

4.    Personnel Committee –Chair

5.       Public SafetyChair

6.       Recreation/Lake/Environment –Chair  

7.       Street, Buildings, and Grounds- Chair

8.       Committee of the Whole   

B. Solicitor's Report:

            1.   EUP request for letter regarding taxing

                        a) 

C.  Management's Report:

1.  Manager Jemetz’s Report

2.   Finance:  APPROVAL OF Resolution 3-2008 Retention of records disposition    

3 Personnel

            4    Emergency Management

            5.   EVFD

6.   Police – Monthly Reports

7.   Employee Safety Committee

8.   Code Enforcement/Planning/Zoning

                        9.   Public Works

10.  Wastewater Collection & Treatment  

11.  Water System  

            D.  Community Liaisons

1.       EUP Liaison –

2.       Environmental Shade Tree Advisory Committee –

3.       Erie County Borough –

4.       Erie County Planning Liaison –

5.       EVFD Board Liaison –

6.       PLCM  –

7.       PLCM Local Group –

8.       Washington Township Liaison  -

9.       Authority –

10.   Watershed Association 

E. OTHER OLD BUSINESS:

 
VII. Communications

 

     VIII. New Business

A.          Authorization for Manager to sign Commitment of Local Funds for US 6N Corridor Land Use and Transportation Study $5,000 –ACTION

B.     Newspaper articles – FYI

C.     Training opportunities - FYI

D.     

IX.      Adjournment

                                         2008 EDINBORO BOROUGH COUNCIL 7 p.m.

Re Organizational Meeting January 7, 2008 at 7 p.m. – Oath office prior at 6:50 p.m.

January 7, January 28, February 11, February 25, March 10, March 24, April 14, April 28, May 12, May 19, June 9, June 23, July 14, July 28, August 11, August 25, Sept 8, Sept 22, Oct 13, Oct 27, Nov 10, Nov 24, December 8th, and (if needed Dec 22nd., 4:30 p.m.)

 

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